Methods, systems, and apparatuses for computing dimensions of an object using angular estimates
US10679367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30108
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments described herein relate to techniques for computing dimensions of a non-cuboid shaped object using angular estimates associated with 3D points captured in an image of a scene including the object. In this regard, a dimensioning system may capture at least one image of the scene including the object and identify one or more planes on the object from the captured at least one image. Further, a surface plane from amongst the one or more identified planes that contains a maximum number of three-dimensional (3D) surface points on the object is determined. Upon determination of the surface plane, angular estimation is determined representing angular values between a normal to the surface plane and a normal to a reference plane. Accordingly, the angular estimation is further used along with an estimated height of the object for computing the dimensions of the object.
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